I'm Suffering Depression

[Changing4Best]

Well, believe it or not, someone from the Kris Kringle thread here on this Forum sent me a gift, even though I could not afford to participate this year! So I am in a much better mood now, just because of that alone.

Another thing I can do is go to online Overeaters Anonymous Meetings, of which there are 7 per day. I know how to lead these meetings too, in case any of the regular leaders cannot make it. I might end up leading a bunch of these meetings, which would be fine with me, something to keep me busy and my mind off my feeling alone.

None the less, I did mention to my pastor that I would be alone on Christmas, other than at the church service, and she did not make any suggestions, though I will be seeing her that week, as she promised to stop by so we can work on something we have been working on together for my benefit, so I am pleased about that. She said that usually the week before Christmas is very SLOW for her, as everyone is generally busy that week.

My other option is to go to the Nursing Home right down the block about a half a mile from here and visit the folks there that have been left alone. I might do that, if it is not rainy or too cold (as I have no car).

 

[barefoot]

Great that you have some options, Sheila :-)
And sorry for referring to your pastor as "he"!

 

[Changing4Best]

That is OK. More pastors are he's than she's. That is just the nature of the job I think. Folks think of a he when you say pastor.

 

[Bliss]

Hi:) I didnt know how to respond when u posted about asking pastor, glad others stepped in:) running the meetings sounds like a great idea, helps me at times like this, to feel of use! Still struggling along myself, wishing u well!

 

[Changing4Best]

I posted the following notice on Facebook:
"I want to take this time to wish all of you a Merry Christmas! I hope you have a loving and peaceful one. I don't have any plans for mine yet, so if you have an extra seat at your table on that day, please let me know! I don't own a car though, so I would need a ride..." and so maybe I might get lucky! You can all pray for me that someone replies positively.

I posted it exclusively to FB friends, not public. Still, I will be careful, as some of my "friends" I do not know personally.